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A new report that uncovered hidden taxpayer costs to build President Donald Trump's ballroom left one analyst aghast on Tuesday.

The Washington Post reported that internal estimates of the cost of Trump's ballroom have ballooned to more than $600 million, more than double the president's initial estimate. Trump had previously said the ballroom would cost roughly $300 million, and that the entire cost would be borne by private donations.

President Donald Trump needed a helping hand from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to climb a single step at the G7 family photo.

The moment unfolded Tuesday at the 52nd G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France — and the White House's own Rapid Response account posted the clip, describing Trump gathering "with world leaders prior to the start of a cultural showcase and concert."

New details of the deal that President Donald Trump's administration struck with the Iranian regime over the weekend astounded political analysts and observers on Tuesday.

The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the agreement, that one stipulation of the deal is that Iran will be allowed to begin selling oil immediately. That provision takes effect once the agreement is officially signed, and the signing ceremony is tentatively scheduled for Friday.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledged on Tuesday that taxpayers will help foot the bill for President Donald Trump's $600 million White House ballroom.

Trump has promised since July 2025 that the project would cost taxpayers nothing. The Washington Post reported Tuesday that internal contractor documents tell a different story.

Republicans in Iowa got a blow this week as a third-party candidate they were hoping to get off the ballot in the Senate contest remains standing — and poses a threat to their nominee, Rep. Ashley Hinson.

Laura Belin of the progressive site Bleeding Heartland broke down the implications for Meidas Touch correspondent Scott MacFarlane.

Federal prosecutors revealed details Tuesday of a 94-page indictment against 15 individuals they alleged to be affiliated with Antifa – the loosely organized anti-fascist movement that the Trump administration has designated as a terrorist organization – though mockery soon ensued after prosecutors shared a particularly “embarrassing” piece of evidence.

Speaking at a press conference in Minnesota, U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen announced that a federal indictment had been unsealed charging 15 defendants with “conspiracy to injure federal officers,” among other charges. He went on to share with reporters evidence supporting the indictment, with one example sparking widespread mockery among critics.

President Donald Trump boasted at the Group of Seven on Tuesday that he's "not a big sleeper" — hours before a supercut surfaced of him nodding off at four White House events.

Trump made the comment in Evian-les-Bains, France, explaining why a dinner invitation at Versailles wouldn't conflict with his work schedule.

A federal prosecutor unveiled indictments against 15 Antifa-linked defendants in Minneapolis Tuesday — then got corrected by reporters who knew his own track record better than he did.

U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen for the District of Minnesota announced the indictment alongside Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Michael McCarthy. The defendants — members and associates of Direct Action Minnesota — face charges including conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer, interstate stalking, and assault on a federal officer. Twelve were arrested Tuesday morning; two remain fugitives.